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Kids Off The Block has been chosen as a beneficiary of Environmental Systems Design, Inc. (ESD)'s Golfing For Good Fundraiser! The funds raised will be used to renovate our new Technology Entrepreneur Center (The TEC Center)! Here's some information below, please help us bring this vision to life by sharing and or donating.
Launched in 2011 by ESD Executive Chairman Raj Gupta, Golfing for Good initially raised funds to support a charity that served abused children. Since its inception, Golfing for Good has raised more than $470,000 for its beneficiaries. Contributors purchase a sponsorship level or buy individual raffle tickets to win a round of golf at top courses in the area and to help a local charity. ESD employees nominated and picked the 2018 Golfing for Good beneficiary, who will receive 95% of all proceeds raised. https://www.esdgfg.com/

In 2003 I decided to open my home to neighborhood children who were being traumatized by v...

In 2003 I decided to open my home to neighborhood children who were being traumatized by violence. After listening to their stories about being afraid to go back and forth to school, I wanted them to have a safe place in the community, somewhere they could ...

Big Buzz Idea Group: We learned of your mission at the Giving Tree Associates, Inc. luncheon, and we were incredibly inspired by what you are doing! We are happy to support Kids Off The Block, Inc. (KOB) and all that you are doing! Keep up the amazing work!

Kids Off The Block is the 2018 beneficiary of ESD - Environmental Systems Design, Inc. "Golfing For Good" fundraiser! We are so honored to be chosen and excited about the possibilities this opportunity will bring!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lehia Franklin Acox, lfa@lfapr.com
Roseland Mom Hosts South Side’s Biggest Thanksgiving Dinner
Food, family, fun on menu for more than 1,000 expected for 10th “Feed A Teen” celebration
CHICAGO (November 13, 2017) – Celebrating 10 years of hosting more than 6,000 youth and families for Thanksgiving dinner, Diane Latiker, founder of Kids Off The Block (KOB) youth organization, today announced plans to serve 1,000 more at her annual “Feed A Teen” dinner on Saturday, November 18, 2017, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at 11618 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Feed A Teen is free and open to the public, offering a full Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings –served by v

KOB is hosting its 10th Annual “Feed A Teen Dinner”, Saturday, November 18, 2017 (1:00-5:00pm) to promote higher education and non-violence among our youth... During this historical event the attending youth will enjoy a day of family, a holiday meal, entertainment, music, and special prizes.
Our goal is to feed 1,000 teens for Thanksgiving, to give children/youth a sense of family and community and something to be thankful for. So far, over 3,000 children, teens and young adults have attended this event! We welcome monetary donations, deserts, and drinks!

Kids Off The Block just received a great donation of brand new toys and games from the Toy...

Kids Off The Block just received a great donation of brand new toys and games from the Toy Industry Foundation for our 7th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway in December. We are proud to partner with them as they set a record of reaching 25 million children this year. #ToyBank25 THANK YOU!!!

What started out as a small club house in one family's living room has turned into a big a...

What started out as a small club house in one family's living room has turned into a big attraction for children. 'Kids Off the Block' was started by Diane Latiker. She's a mother of 8 who wants to provide a safe and nurturing place for all of the ...

Nearly every weekend, children in Chicago are being shot and often killed - caught in the ...

Nearly every weekend, children in Chicago are being shot and often killed - caught in the cross-fire of gang violence. The numbers are shocking. Since the beginning of summer, 11 children (under 18 years old) have died from gunfire in Chicago. The July 4th weekend was particularly bad: at least 60 people were shot, 9 were killed.Read more: Chicago's deadly summer continues

This summer Kids Off The Block and Chicago Police Department collaborated for their progra...

This summer Kids Off The Block and Chicago Police Department collaborated for their program Bridging The Divide. The goal is ease tense engagement between CPD and the youth who live in the communities they serve. This is our 2nd year, over 75 youth have attended the program.

Don't ever tell me about the GOD I serve, because I will shut you down with miracles!!! Ce...

Don't ever tell me about the GOD I serve, because I will shut you down with miracles!!! Celebrate with me and KOB, WE HAVE A NEW HOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Karlie Kloss, #LorealParisUSA and everyone...